Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

sanford; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Job summary

Sanford Health in Bemidji, MN seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist patients with therapy activities and exercises in a supervised treatment plan. You will participate in interdisciplinary collaboration within a rural health system and contribute to maintaining a diverse caseload.

The role emphasizes hands-on patient care, documentation, and ongoing education within a union-friendly workplace. Join a team that supports collaborative care and professional growth in northern Minnesota.

Qualifications

• At least three years' experience preferred in occupational therapy.
• Must be licensed in the state of Minnesota.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy practices and patient care standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides, monitors and records therapy services to patients under supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Communicates patient responses and progress to the occupational therapist and documents outcomes.

Skills

OT practices knowledge

Education

Minnesota OT licensure

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation

Salary Range: $23.39 - $31.34

Union Position

Yes

Department Details

Collaborative Healthcare Community

As a regional hub for healthcare in northern Minnesota, our therapy team shares strong interdisciplinary team relationships, enhancing patient care and professional support. Ability to attend collaborative education with our physicians through monthly care conferences.

Diverse Patient Caseload

Broad range of patient populations and conditions, from post-surgical rehabilitation to neurological, as well as general medical conditions. Excellent opportunities for skill development and maintaining a diverse clinical skillset

Build Your Career Where Adventure Is Right Outside Your Door

Known as the "First City on the Mississippi," Bemidji combines beautiful northern Minnesota scenery with year‑round opportunities to get outdoors.

Spend summer days boating, fishing, kayaking, or swimming on Lake Bemidji and the surrounding lakes.

Explore miles of trails by bike, foot, cross‑country skis, or snowmobile, including the Paul Bunyan State Trail.

Take advantage of plentiful opportunities for hunting and wildlife viewing throughout the surrounding forests.

Summary

Assists patients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of an occupational therapist, to improve patients' quality of life and ability to perform daily activities.

Job Description

Provides, monitors and records therapy services to patients with physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial impairments, in line with related standard concepts, practices and procedures. Selects, implements, and makes modifications to therapeutic activities and interventions that are consistent with demonstrated competency levels, patient's goals, and the requirements of the practice setting and/or state licensure. The certified occupational therapy assistant contributes to this process by exchanging information with and providing documentation to the occupational therapist about the patient's responses to and communications during intervention. Responsible for being knowledgeable about the patient's targeted occupational therapy outcomes and for providing information and documentation related to outcome achievement. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization. As needed, performs other related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• At least three year's experience preferred. Must have knowledge of occupational therapy practices.
• Must be licensed in the state of Minnesota.
• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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